| Description: 4650-foot elevation. 49 campsites on Big Lake. Fishing for trout, boating, sailing, swimming, & waterskiing in the lake. Trailhead for the Patjens Lakes in the Mt. Washington Wilderness, & the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes just east of the campground. An interesting bike trip or drive is west of the campground, up to the Sand Mountain Lookout Tower.
In the winter, numerous snowmobile & cross-country ski trails wind through the area from Ray Benson Sno Park.
Location: From Eugene, go 53 miles east on OR 126, 21 miles north on OR 126, then four miles south on Forest Road 2690 (OR 126 past McKenzie Bridge & FR 2690 are signed as Big Lake Road).
Season: May - October (depending on snow). Available: Fishing Picnicking
Boating (Motorized) Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Boating (Non-motorized) Water&Winter Sports
Camping Drinking Water RV Sites Restrooms Boat Ramp. Notes: 35-foot maximum RV length. Reduced service from October until snow closes the campground or the end of hunting season, whichever comes first. |
Mc Kenzie Ranger District, Willamette National Forest, Big Lake Campground Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
44.179741, -122.125705
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Campground: Mc Kenzie Ranger District, Willamette National Forest, Big Lake Campground in McKenzie Bridge Oregon *